Product Description
Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' PP28521 (30)ct Flat
SIZZLE & SPICE® Series
Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis
This Coreopsis has a bold and vibrant color that will catch your eye from a distance. 1½” wide, golden yellow flowers with clear, dark red eyes have wider petals. The rounded, compact habit has excellent flower coverage, looking like a blanket of flowers. Bright green, threadleaf foliage.
Heat up your summer garden with SIZZLE & SPICE® Coreopsis, a new line of Threadleaf Coreopsis from Walters Gardens, Inc. hybridizing. Members of this collection have compact, rounded habits that are covered with flowers from early to late summer. With bright colors like red, orange, and yellow, these varieties will capture your attention in the garden and on your retail shelves alike.
Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant.
Height: 15.0-18.0 Inches
Spread: 22.0-26.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow Shades, Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Native to North America
Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' is a compact perennial with vibrant golden-yellow flowers and dark red eyes, a key feature that makes it stand out in any garden. It belongs to the Sizzle & Spice® Series, a new line of Threadleaf Coreopsis from Walters Gardens, Inc. This variety has a perfectly domed, rounded habit and produces a profusion of 1½" wide flowers with a spicy fragrance reminiscent of curry. The long blooming period extends from early to late summer, providing continuous color in the garden. The blossoms are held high above the foliage on slender stems with delicate, bright green leaves divided into thread-like segments. 'Curry Up' is a real workhorse in hot and often dry summer gardens, adding cheerful color and a delicate texture to the landscape. It attracts butterflies and bees, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.
When planning your garden design, consider combining plants of different heights. Use taller plants like Joe Pye Weed or Delphiniums at the back of borders to create a dramatic backdrop, and shorter plants like creeping Phlox or Sedum in the front to soften the edges and add groundcover. You can also mix plants with different foliage textures, such as fine-textured grasses, bold-leaved Hostas, and feathery Astilbe, to create a dynamic interplay of textures.
Care Requirements Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' is easy to grow and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun. It prefers fertile soil.
Soil and Watering:
- It thrives in direct sunlight and requires average water needs.
- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.
- Avoid heavy clay soils by amending with organic matter.
- Once established, it is rather drought tolerant.
Pruning and Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming.
- Divide every 2-3 years for stronger growth.
- Cut back in winter.
- Remove the top one-third of the plant with hedge shears after flowering to freshen foliage, if needed.
Special Features:
- Deer resistant
- Road salt tolerant
Pests and Diseases:
- No serious pest or disease issues. May be susceptible to slugs and snails. Crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils.
Garden Design Ideas Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings, including:
- Borders: Adds vibrant color and long-lasting blooms.
- Naturalized areas: Creates a carefree and informal look.
- Prairies and meadows: Adds a touch of wildflower beauty.
- Mass plantings: Creates a stunning display of color.
- Containers: Thrives in pots and planters.
- Cut Flowers/Dried Flowers: Can be used in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Propagation Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' can be propagated by dividing the plant in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by seed, which can be sown outside in late fall or the following spring without any cold treatment.
Botanical Information Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial with deciduous foliage and a bushy habit. It is hardy in zones 5a to 9b and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). The plant typically reaches a height of 15-18 inches and a width of 22-24 inches. It can be propagated either by seed or by division every few years in spring or fall.
Companion Planting Ideas Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' pairs well with a variety of other plants, including:
- Shasta daisies
- Daylilies
- Helen's flower
- Blue mist shrub
- Speedwells
- Blanket flower (Gaillardia)
- Perennial salvia
- Lavender
- Russian stonecrop
- Autumn stonecrops
- Catmint (Nepeta)
- Amsonia 'Storm Cloud'
- Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'
- Echinacea 'Orange You Awesome'
- Hemerocallis 'Inkheart'
- Leucanthemum 'Whoops-a-Daisy'
- Veronica 'White Wands'
- Helenium (Sneezeweed)
- Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is perfect for adding a touch of summer color to any garden. Its vibrant golden-yellow flowers with dark red eyes are sure to catch the eye, and its compact habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. With its long blooming period and minimal care requirements, 'Curry Up' is a low-maintenance and eye-catching addition to any landscape, making it a great choice for busy gardeners or those new to gardening. Consider adding the vibrant Coreopsis verticillata 'Curry Up' to your garden this year. You can find it at various online retailers like Bluestone Perennials and Walters Gardens.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
